The owner of Gateway Motors, 3210 E. Layton Ave. in Cudahy found two cars had their batteries stolen.

Bryan Westman, 39, of St. Francis was arrested and cited for theft after he was seen on a security camera at the dealership June 29.

The batteries were taken from unlocked cars on the car dealership lot. Westman allegedly opened the doors, popped the hood, and disconnected the batteries. One of the cars belonged to the dealership, but the second belonged to a customer who had left a car there for service.

The owner of the dealership said the customer’s battery would be replaced by him at a cost of $75 while the dealership car’s battery was more expensive at $130.

The security video showed a dark-colored SUV enter the lot, a man exited and entered at least three unlocked cars. Of the three, only two hoods were opened with batteries removed. He arrived at 5:31 a.m. and left at 5:42 a.m., according to a police report of the incident.

Police spotted the SUV around 10:50 a.m. in the 4700 block of South Nicholson Avenue. When officers identified themselves, the man said he didn’t care. He was recognized from the security footage and placed under arrest.

When police told him why he was being arrested, Westman laughed and said the dealership owner owed him money for mechanical work he performed. He said he didn’t have the stolen batteries but the dealership could have two new ones at his home.

When placed in a squad, he began kicking the door, police said

The owner told police he’d never seen Westman before and he only had one mechanic at the dealership.

The batteries were not located, but police made a note in the report requesting $205 in restitution.

Threatening voicemails

Also on June 29, Westman allegedly threatened a South Milwaukee man via voicemail. According to a South Milwaukee Police report of the incident, one of the voicemails includes Westman telling the man he would "put his body in a basket." The voicemails referenced a burglary at the man's house with Westman denying any involvement.

Police advised the man to call 911 if Westman came to his house. Additionally, they suggested a restraining order. A temporary felony warrant was issued for Westman.

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